8th - p. 401 Hyphens

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What is a hyphen?

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A hyphen is a punctuation mark (-) used to join words or parts of words together, such as in compound words.

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When should you use a hyphen in compound adjectives?

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Use a hyphen in compound adjectives when they come before a noun, e.g., 'fast-acting medicine'.

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How do you write numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine?

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Numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine are written with a hyphen, e.g., 'twenty-two'.

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What is an example of a compound noun that uses a hyphen?

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An example of a compound noun is 'mother-in-law'.

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When is it correct to use 'correct as is' regarding hyphenation?

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Use 'correct as is' when the phrase or sentence does not require any hyphenation.

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What is the rule for hyphenating ages?

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When expressing ages as adjectives before a noun, use hyphens, e.g., 'eleven-year-old boy'.

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What is a common mistake when using hyphens?

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A common mistake is to hyphenate words that do not need it, such as 'correct as is'.

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How do you hyphenate a phrase that includes a number and a noun?

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Hyphenate the number and noun when they function as a single adjective, e.g., 'twenty-two chapters'.

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What is the purpose of using hyphens in writing?

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Hyphens clarify meaning by linking words and avoiding ambiguity.

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Can you give an example of a hyphenated compound word?

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An example of a hyphenated compound word is 'well-known'.